Mission Critical Assistant Project Manager

Faith Technologies, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. seeks a Mission Critical Assistant Project Manager to support planning and delivery of EPMS, BMS, SCADA, and controls projects in mission-critical environments such as data centers.

Working under a Project Manager, you will coordinate activities from kickoff through commissioning and closeout. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 1–3 years in project coordination or controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, industrial automation, business, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, project engineering, construction, electrical systems, building automation, or controls integration.
• Data center or mission-critical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with kickoff, planning, execution tracking and closeout for EPMS, BMS, SCADA, and controls projects.
• Maintain project schedules, milestone trackers, and action logs; flag delays and resource constraints.
• Coordinate deliverables among engineering, documentation, programming, procurement, field, and commissioning teams; track dates.
• Prepare meeting agendas and status reports; follow up on actions until resolved.
• Support budgets, cost tracking, forecasts and financial reporting; identify discrepancies for review.
• Track vendor and subcontractor invoices against POs; prepare information for approval.
• Assist with purchase requisitions, procurement logs, delivery tracking and material readiness.
• Identify potential scope changes; maintain change log and gather supporting information.
• Coordinate readiness records and logistics for FAT/SFAT, site testing, and commissioning; track prerequisites and retesting actions.
• Work with engineering, commissioning, and QA/QC teams to maintain issue/punch logs and verify documentation.
• Participate in customer meetings, site walks, and vendor coordination; escalate decisions outside delegated authority.
• Maintain risk and issue logs; follow up on mitigation actions with PM.
• Follow safety requirements and PPE protocols; compile closeout packages including as-builts, warranties, and training records.

Skills

Project coordination

Electrical systems

Building automation

SCADA integration

Documentation and records management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management/industrial automation/business

Job description

Mission Critical Assistant Project ManagerWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# FTI Careers## Mission Critical Assistant Project ManagerApply: Remote: Nationwide: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R12756**You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our** **Culture of Care****.**### The Mission Critical Assistant Project Manager supports the planning and delivery of Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS), Building Management System (BMS), SCADA, and controls integration projects in mission-critical environments, including data centers. Working under the direction of a Project Manager, the APM coordinates assigned activities from kickoff through commissioning and closeout, maintains accurate project records, and helps the team meet scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements. This role works with project managers, engineering and documentation teams, programming teams, commissioning personnel, vendors, and customers to track deliverables and resolve assigned action items. The APM takes ownership of delegated work packages and develops the skills needed to manage projects independently. Overall project accountability and approval of contractual commitments, budgets, and scope changes remain with the authorized leader. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, industrial automation, business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.Experience: 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, project engineering, construction, electrical systems, building automation, or controls integration. Relevant internships or co-op experience may be considered. Data center or mission-critical experience is preferred. Travel: 0-50%Work Schedule: Typical work hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*** Assist the Project Manager with kickoff preparation, project planning, execution tracking, and closeout for assigned EPMS, BMS, SCADA, and controls projects.* Maintain project schedules, milestone trackers, and action logs; obtain progress updates and flag delays, dependencies, and resource constraints.* Coordinate assigned deliverables among engineering, documentation, programming, procurement, field, and commissioning teams; track completion against agreed dates.* Maintain current project records, including submittals, requests for information (RFIs), drawing revisions, meeting minutes, correspondence, and customer deliverables.* Prepare meeting agendas and status reports, record decisions and action items, and follow up with responsible parties until assigned actions are resolved.* Support budget updates, cost tracking, commitments, forecasts, and financial reporting; identify discrepancies and bring them to the Project Manager for review.* Track vendor and subcontractor invoices against purchase orders, documented progress, and supporting records; prepare information for approval by authorized personnel.* Assist with purchase requisitions, vendor coordination, procurement logs, delivery tracking, and material readiness for project milestones.* Identify potential scope changes; maintain the change log and gather supporting scope, cost, labor, and schedule information for the Project Manager’s review.* Support design and submittal reviews by tracking comments, approvals, outstanding information, and required revisions with technical owners.* Coordinate readiness records and logistics for factory and systems acceptance testing (FAT/SFAT), site testing, and commissioning; track prerequisites, attendance, open issues, and retesting actions.* Work with engineering, commissioning, and QA/QC teams to maintain issue and punch lists, collect test records, and verify that required documentation is complete before turnover.* Participate in customer meetings, site walks, and vendor coordination as assigned; communicate approved information and escalate decisions outside delegated authority.* Maintain risk and issue logs, report emerging concerns promptly, and follow up on mitigation actions assigned by the Project Manager.* Follow company and project safety requirements, use required personal protective equipment (PPE), and report unsafe conditions through established channels.* Compile closeout packages, including as-built records, operation and maintenance information, training records, warranties, and acceptance documentation, as required by the project scope.* Contribute to lessons learned and improvements to project tools, templates, and standard processes.* Performs other related duties as required and assigned. The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.**How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?**If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.**Benefits are the Game-Changer**We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.*Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test*